CLARK FREEPORT – Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Clark Water Corporation (CWC) launched the first public consultation on Rate Rebasing 2026 (RR26) on September 9 at the Health and Sanitation Division Training Hall.
CDC aims to ensure fair water tariffs reflecting actual costs of providing reliable water and wastewater services through rate rebasing.
Atty. Gloria Victoria Taruc, CDC Vice-President for Legal Affairs Group, explained that the consultation emphasizes CDC’s commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive decision-making.
“The purpose of today’s session is to inform stakeholders and the public about proposed water rate changes, explain the rationale behind the rate rebasing process and listen to your feedback, concerns and suggestions,” Taruc said.
Sixty-two key officers from 37 locators participated in the forum, which provided comprehensive updates on Clark Water’s performance following previous rate rebasing commitments, including data, metrics, and insights highlighting successes, challenges, and improvement areas.
CWC President Melvin John Tan presented a detailed Service Improvement Plan for RR26, depicting strategies to enhance service quality, address challenges, and meet evolving locator needs, including specific improvements, timelines, and responsibilities.
The open forum gathered valuable feedback and recommendations from locators.
CDC’s Technical Working Group for Rate Rebasing 2026 is headed by VP Taruc as Oversight Head and Engr. Rogelio Magat as TWG Chairman, alongside CWC’s leadership team.
Clark Water Corporation is the sole water and wastewater services provider to Clark Freeport and Clark Special Economic Zone.
RR22’s approval in 2023 marked a significant milestone—the first successful rebasing since 2014 and CWC’s first tariff increase in 17 years. Rate rebasing occurs every four years to recalibrate water tariffs based on actual investments, service performance, and future improvement plans.
